The Story Behind The Peroxide Therapy Death In South Carolina
..."Some 100,000 infusions of the chemical a refined form of the first-aid kit standby are given each year across the nation as a treatment for a variety of diseases, according to proponents."...
Thousands die from Vioxx but no homicides are ruled!
...two FDA-approved drugs that Bibeau had previously been prescribed: the MS drug Copaxone and Tegretol, which is used to treat seizure disorders.
Rowen noted that among Copaxone's listed side effects are "metorrhagia (profuse uterine bleeding), thrombosis, bruising, clotting problems, and infections." An Internet site dedicated to Tegretol warns of "easy bruising, or reddish or purplish spots on the skin" as possible "signs of a blood disorder brought on by the drug."
Rowen says it is "more than reasonable to conclude" that the interaction of these two drugs was "the proximate cause of this death."
But any complications from drugs is defended to the hilt. Yet no one seems to see any inconsistencies imagine?
Chris Gupta
------------------Peroxide therapy leads to a patient's death in South Carolina
January 2, 2005
By ALLEN G. BREED The Associated PressWEST COLUMBIA, S.C. When Katherine Bibeau's body arrived at the moorgue, she was covered in large, deep purplish-black bruises.
But the woman had not been beaten, Coroner Gary Watts discovered. Rather, she had bled internally, and massively, after receiving an unconventional treatment for her multiple sclerosis.
Intravenous infusions of hydrogen peroxide, administered by a physician named James Shortt, had produced bubbles in Bibeau's bloodstream that started her down a fatal spiral into multiple organ failure and cardiac arrest, Watts concluded.
The death, he ruled, was a homicide.
This case and the death of another of his infusion patients have put Shortt at the center of a controversy over a treatment that its opponents say has no proven benefits and serious risks.
Some 100,000 infusions of the chemical a refined form of the first-aid kit standby are given each year across the nation as a treatment for a variety of diseases, according to proponents.
Shortt, who is fighting to keep his medical license, denies harming anyone. "I might be the world's greatest lunatic," he says, but "I'm not going to do anything to my patients that I think might hurt them."
At the root of hydrogen peroxide's purported power is the same action that makes it foam when placed on a cut. Proponents of oxidative or "hyperoxygenation" therapy believe that many diseases including cancer and HIV can be linked to oxygen deficiency. They say that infusion or evenn ingestion of substances such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone and germanium sesquioxide deliver an "oxidative burst" that can kill cancer cells and viruses, and boost the immune system.
Shortt says he has been a believer since infusion guru Dr. Charles Farr helped him save a lupus patient's blackened toes from amputation.
Shortt says he has administered as many as 1,800 hydrogen peroxide treatments to patients from as far away as Europe, and has seen people in the midst of severe asthma attacks "go from gray to pink" during an infusion.
On a recent day at his clinic, Health Dimensions, patients occupied two of the dozen black leather chaises arranged in a spacious lounge off the waiting room. They watched videos as IV bags of yellowish and clear liquid emptied slowly into veins in their left hands.
Many of his patients, Shortt says, come to him when conventional medicine has run its course.
"We go to work from this point where you're hopeless," the 58-year-old said in a recent telephone interview.
But health experts say injecting hydrogen peroxide directly into the bloodstream can cause convulsions, acute anemia and deadly gas emboli. A 1991 article in the "Journal of Emergency Nursing" blamed the death of a 39-year-old cancer patient on such "cancer quackery."
The American Cancer Society says treating certain tumors directly with hydrogen peroxide "remains an area for responsible research." But as for infusion of the chemical into the bloodstream, there is "no scientific basis for the regimens utilized by the oxymedicine promoters."
In September, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Web site posted a "Medical Alert," saying: "Hydrogen peroxide, administered either orally or by intravenous infusion, is not a recommended or approved treatment for multiple sclerosis. ... Dr. Aaron Miller, the National MS Society's Chief Medical Officer, strongly urges people with MS to avoid this unproven and potentially unsafe treatment."
Physicians in Missouri, North Carolina and Tennessee have had their licenses suspended or revoked for giving patients intravenous hydrogen peroxide. In the Tennessee case, the medical board said the physician exhibited "gross malpractice ... and incompetence and ignorance in the course of medical practice."
Katherine Bibeau, a 53-year-old mother of two from Cottage Grove, Minn., was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001.
The avid knitter, gardener and baker whom husband, David, has desccribed as "June Cleaver with an attitude" was a breast cancer surviivor. So when confronted with a degenerative and incurable disease, she embarked on an open-minded search for ways to combat it.
That search led her to Shortt.
"Hydrogen peroxide would be very good to kill whatever's in there," Shortt told her in a February phone call, according to a transcript of the taped consultation. "Because, right now, we don't know what it is."
March 9, 2004, she sat in one of those leather chairs in West Columbia as a 0.03 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide coursed through her veins. That first treatment lasted 90 minutes.
Afterward, Bibeau complained of abdominal pain and nausea, according to a federal lawsuit the family filed against Shortt. Two days later, the suit contends, she returned to Shortt's clinic extremely weak, with bruising at the infusion site and severe vaginal bleeding.
The lawsuit alleges that Shortt ignored these signs of "acute hemolytic crisis" and failed to order a blood work-up for Bibeau, or to refer her to another physician. Shortt, while acknowledging that hydrogen peroxide therapy can destroy red blood cells after repeated treatments, denies those allegations.
By the time she arrived at the emergency room on March 12, Bibeau was in multiple-organ failure. Two days later, she was dead.
In July, a second patient of Shortt's died. Michael Bate, a 66-year-old retired engineer, had advanced prostate cancer.
Bate's wife, Janet, said he received eight hydrogen peroxide infusions, along with other treatments. (Bate also obtained the banned, discredited drug laetrile. Shortt acknowledges showing Bate how to use it after Bate made it clear he intended to do so against Shortt's advice.) In this case, too, the physician has denied doing anything to harm his patient.
In September, armed state and federal officers raided Shortt's office and confiscated his files.
Later that month, the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners asked a judge for an emergency suspension of Shortt's license.
Seeking support, Shortt traveled to the October conference, in Atlanta, of the International Oxidative Medicine Association, which developed the regimens he used. The group found that Shortt had followed its "well-established" protocols.
In its position paper, the group's president, Dr. Robert Rowen, instead zeroed in on two FDA-approved drugs that Bibeau had previously been prescribed: the MS drug Copaxone and Tegretol, which is used to treat seizure disorders.
Rowen noted that among Copaxone's listed side effects are "metorrhagia (profuse uterine bleeding), thrombosis, bruising, clotting problems, and infections." An Internet site dedicated to Tegretol warns of "easy bruising, or reddish or purplish spots on the skin" as possible "signs of a blood disorder brought on by the drug."
Rowen says it is "more than reasonable to conclude" that the interaction of these two drugs was "the proximate cause of this death."
Shortt says he knew of no reason his treatment would react negatively with the drugs Bibeau was taking. He did not suggest she drop those medications.
Israeli drug company Teva Pharmaceuticals, maker of Copaxone, told The Associated Press that its drug had been "extensively studied and tested clinically ... and has proven safe and effective." Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Tegretol's Swiss-based manufacturer, declined to comment.
Richland County forensic pathologist Clay Nichols says Bibeau had been on both drugs for more than a year "with no adverse effects."
As the investigations go forward, Shortt has voluntarily ceased performing hydrogen peroxide infusions. The South Carolina medical board has scheduled a Jan. 21 hearing to revisit his case.
Coroner Watts stands by his conclusions.
"I don't think he meant to kill her," Watts says. "I'm just saying ... she died as a result of his infusing her with something he shouldn't have infused her with."
posted by Chris Gupta on Monday January 31 2005
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September 13, 2011The Future of Complementary/Integrative Medicine & Patient Choice
While this may appear like a Canadian issue only - it is not. There is a world wide push to force pharmaceutical and surgical based standard of care model via Draconian directives on all doctors. Any deviation will be subject to severe penalties. I am forwarding the following for your comment and action.
Please note the Sept. 16th, 2011 deadline.
Thanks,
Chris Gupta
http://tinyurl.com/6x9sbj2
---------------------"Here is the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) revision to the Complementary Medicine policy. Several background documents are provided. There has seen a lot of activity on the issue from the doctors in the province who wish to continue to offer complementary and integrative medicine without constant fear of unreasonable CPSO requirements. I am forwarding you this comprehensive letter from our Section chair in case you want to publicize a request for more feedback to the CPSO before their extended deadline of Sept 16, 2011.
Several background documents are provided in a zip file at the end of this post.
Individuals can make a comment, or fill out their survey.
On the right hand box there are links to look at the submissions from individuals and organizations.
However, they haven't posted the submission from the Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine and the Ontario Medical Association Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine, or the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada or Helke Ferrie's article. These are attached here.
Dr. Mingiardi
From: Dr. Robert Banner
Date: September 5, 2011 10:47:47 AM EDT
To: Robert Banner
Subject: The Future of Complementary/Integrative Medicine and patient choice in Canada!I want to begin by thanking you for opening this message. I encourage you to review the material in the attachments below.
This message is being sent to you from my current contacts list from both my personal and professional life.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has been in the process of revising the Policy on Complementary Medicine in Ontario. Below you will see responses just submitted on behalf of the Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine and the Ontario Medical Association Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine, the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, the Coalition for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine, the Lyme Action Group (Ontario) and a letter from an individual (Helke Ferrie) that outlines in detail the concerns regarding the new Draft Policy.
Attached as well are the current policy on Complementary Medicine, the Draft Policy on Complementary Medicine and a "Backgrounder" by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
I believe this issue is truly a national matter with international ramifications. What is about to happen in Ontario will be used as a standard by which other medical licensing bodies in Canada and the United States will begin to curtail/control the practice of medicine.
In Ontario, it will mean the end of MD's practicing anything other than pharmaceutical medicine and surgery. Physicians and medical students in Ontario who have the ability, will move to another location if they want to practice anything other than the convention or, they will quit practicing integrative medicine altogether. This is leading edge medicine that incorporates many modalities that improve patient outcome and reduce reliance on medications and surgery. This approach not only controls symptoms but also has been shown to resolve the problem.
This is a very serious matter for all of us no matter what your role in the health care field.
Patients need to be able to make informed choices about decisions that will have a significant impact on their lives. Much of health cares upward spiralling health care costs are related to care provided to patients based on the preferences of providers (the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario want to dictate what that will be). When patients are provided with impartial, balanced information regarding health care choices, research has found that they tend to choose less invasive less costly treatments than they might otherwise have selected (Dartmouth Medical School). Informed choice is also closely aligned with the concept of patient autonomy, the concept of informed consent and the value of self-determination that sits at the centre of Canadian and American constitutional liberalism.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario seek to take these choices and privileges away from the public. This will be the thin wedge than directs regulators everywhere to act in a similar fashion.
Please feel free to act on this information in whatever way seems best to you, including distribution to anyone else you think might be interested. You may use this email address if you would like to respond, would like more information or if you would like to get involved in any way.
Governments can no longer ignore the will of the public to have a choice in their health care. They must recognize this and control licensing bodies that are supposed to act in the best interest and protection of the public it is supposed to serve. You should be outraged when you read the attachments below. I hope you are.
Sincerely,
Rob Banner
The best way to thank God for your body is to take good care of it.
The best treatment for any disease is not to get it.
If you want a change, YOU have to change.
I have never learned anything from someone who agreed with me.
There is no medicine as powerful as regular exercise properly done.
Dr. Robert BannerMD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCP
Dip AAPM, Dip CAPM, ABIHM
President Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine
Chair Ontario Medical Association Section of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
620 Richmond Street, Unit "I"
London, Ontario (Canada)
N6A 5J9
Phone: 519-850-6575
Fax: 519-850-6583
drbanner@bellnet.ca9 attachments to the above letter are contained in a zip file here
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May 18, 2007Improving Lung Function (COPD) - Oxygenation Benefits
Here are some very simple ways to improve lung function. There are many benefits to Oxygenating the body all the way from disease prevention to more energy. Not to mention a calmer disposition a hallmark of meditation. In particular, improving lung function for those with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma, Emphysema it can be a matter of life and death
Insufficient Oxygen means insufficient biological energy that can result in anything from mild fatigue to life threatening disease. Dr Otto Warburg, twice Nobel Laureate, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1931 for discovering the cause of cancer. He said: "Cancer, above all other diseases, has countless secondary causes, but there is only one prime cause. Summary: the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the normal oxygen respiration of the body cells by an anaerobic (i.e. lacking in Oxygen) cell respiration." In other words, the growth of cancer cells is initiated by a relative lack of Oxygen. Further lack of Oxygen can force the heart to compensate a most dangerous situation for an ailing heart....
Most of us tend to emphasize the inhalation phase of breathing and tend to neglect the exhalation phase. This deprives the lungs of their full potential to effectively exchange oxygen with carbon dioxide. Breathing exercises enforce good habits where the full range of lung function is used. Consequently, the body gets the oxygen it needs, this not only feels better, but provides more energy. In fact Yoga and other meditation methods often use techniques to enhance breathing. Hence exhaling deeply forces us to breath deeper thus increasing oxygen uptake exactly what we need!
A device similar to Spirometer discussed in "Breathing Training" below but far superior is the PowerLung. This as discussed above not only exercises inhalation muscles but also the exhalation ones thus, enhancing deeper breathing. A brief history of the device is here.
See also:
The effects of respiratory muscle training on older females.
Mark L. Watsford, Aron J. Murphy, Matthew J. Pine, Aaron J. Coutts. Human Performance Laboratory, University of Technology, Sydney.Resveratrol mist (a chemical found in red wine, grapes, olive oil) may have various health benefits, including possible protection of the lungs.
For a comprehensive look at the importance and benefits a read: "Flood Your Body With Oxygen Therapy for Our Polluted World" by "Mr. Oxygen" Ed McCabe
Chris Gupta
Note: Many articles regarding COPD on the web recommend vaccinations to prevent complications from lung infections. Contrary to the popular belief the flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness.
The flu vaccine, whether in the shot or nasal form, is worthless at best and should be avoided. Not only are they loaded with toxic chemicals including mercury and aluminum, but many people come down with the flu shortly after receiving the shot. This is because it actually weakens the immune system, making the person more predisposed to the illness.
Launching a immune response among immune compromised will have the opposite effect particular in the an venerable groups such as the elderly and/or those who are nutritionally compromised
For more see: Should You Get The Flu Shot?
See also: Vaccines Often The Cause of "Multiple Sclerosis & Other DEMYELINATING Diseases"
CG
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Breathing Exercises
Pursed-Lip Breathing. A technique called pursed-lip breathing can help improve lung function before starting activities. It takes about 10 minutes. When first learning the technique, the patient should lie flat on a bed with his or her head on a pillow. Later, the technique can be performed while walking or enduring any activity requiring extra air.
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April 24, 2006Pain Management and Ozone Treatment
"All nine patients reported an improvement after the first four or five weekly infusions and there was a complete or partial elimination of the use of pain drugs."
No matter how effective the treatment... There is the usual disclaimer at the bottom! Heaven forbid if we should use a safe cost effective treatment instead of the generally toxic drugs - even if they kill! See:
Double Blind Randomized Trials?
Chris Gupta
--------------Prof Zimran described a trial with ozone therapy that he conducted with patients who still suffered from pain.
A trial of nine patients, three men and six women, took place at a private clinic in Israel as this treatment is considered alternative or compli-mentary. Their average age was 47 years. All were being treated with Cerezyme and pain medication. Altogether they received 134 ozone treatments.
The treatment requires a generator mixing oxygen and ozone. Blood was drawn from the patient into a vacuum bottle to which the ozone-oxygen mixture is bubbled and then immediately re-transfused to the patient. This treatment, known as auto-hemotherapy, was administered weekly over a 12 week period.
The patients were asked to fill in a pain questionnaire detailing average pain felt over the last 24 hours, ability to walk, conduct daily work, quality of sleep, quality of life in general and intensity of pain during the 24 hours after ozone therapy.
All nine patients reported an improvement after the first four or five weekly infusions and there was a complete or partial elimination of the use of pain drugs. The patients felt better each time.
Prof Zimran said he would like more studies into this form of therapy, especially a placebo-controlled study before one can make a medical recommendation regarding this form of treatment yet the early experience is encouraging.
posted by Chris Gupta on Monday April 24 2006
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April 05, 2006Super Disinfectant Spray Using Peroxide & Vinegar
"Alfalfa sprouts may be dangerous to your health"*
At 12:32 PM 05/04/2006, you wrote:
Dear Chris, is this mere propaganda. I have grown and eaten alfalfa sprouts for many years. Thank you, Iris
"Yes this is true, contrary to what most believe, vegetables, as a rule, carry far more E. Coli and salmonella than do meat and milk products particularly organic raw milk.
See table in: Health Canada Vs Unpasteurized Milk
See also: Wrinkled alfalfa seeds harbor more aerobic bacteria and are more difficult to sanitize than smooth seeds.
Personally, I don't get too paranoid about this as I prefer raw over cooked. External bacteria can be dealt with by washing with peroxide and vinegar sprays as discussed below.
Chris Gupta
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"You can use vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to disinfect your kitchen counters, produce and even your cutting boards. All you need is three percent hydrogen peroxide, the type you buy at the drug store, vinegar (white or apple cider), and two clean sprayers, like the kind you use to mist plants. Fill each sprayer separately, one with peroxide and the other with vinegar (don't mix them together in one bottle - that makes peracetic acid, which isn't safe and can give you a bad chemical burn). Spritz the item you want to disinfect, first with hydrogen peroxide and then with vinegar, then rinse off under running water. University tests show that this technique killed more potentially lethal bacteria, including Salmonella, Shigella, and even E. coli, than chlorine bleach or any commercially available kitchen cleaner."
For more detailed information, see Judy Stouffer's article:
Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide as Disinfectants
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posted by Chris Gupta on Wednesday April 5 2006
updated on Thursday February 22 2007
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The Future of Complementary/Integrative Medicine & Patient Choice
September 13, 2011Improving Lung Function (COPD) - Oxygenation Benefits
May 18, 2007Pain Management and Ozone Treatment
April 24, 2006Super Disinfectant Spray Using Peroxide & Vinegar
April 05, 2006Hydrogen Peroxide Doesn't Kill Patients, Drugs Do!
June 02, 2005Ozone, the Observer of Human Ego
May 06, 2005The Truth About Hyperbaric Therapy
May 05, 2005The Story Behind The Peroxide Therapy Death In South Carolina
January 31, 2005SARS - Pneumonia-like respiratory disease another gravy train... update
June 03, 2004Another Banned book - in Miami
March 30, 2004Otto Warburg - Cancer and Oxygen
February 03, 2004Another great use of Hydrogen Peroxide
September 09, 2003
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